The Leibstandarte had proved itself to be highly effective in battle and had fought in virtually all the German campaigns since 1939. This documentary covers the second half of June 44 when the Division began its nightmare march to Normandy and elements of this elite division were thrown into piecemeal battles to prop up the crumbling German Army. Perhaps the greatest achievement of the 1st Leibstandarte was halting the Great British armoured advance, Operation Goodwood.

This film, written and presented by established historians and battlefield tour guides, will strip away layers of myth and take the viewers to the places where the SS fought the British, Americans and Canadians in one of the most costly battles of the Second World War.

12th Hitlerjugend Panzer Division - German Army in Normandy

Documentary about the 12th Hitlerjugend Panzer Division which fought during World War II. The division, made up of members of the Hitler Youth Movement who were recruited into the SS at the age of 17, was initiated into battle during the Normandy campaign. The young soldiers made fierce opponents for the Allied forces.

Historical documentary about the military assault on Normandy during the D-Day landings of 1944. The film charts the operation, from the build-up to the attack itself and the role played by the British Army's 6th Airborne Division in what was a decisive Allied victory against the Germans.

This documentary using expert commentary covering the build up to the landing, the bombardment by land and sea (shot on the decks and turrets of HMS Belfast), the assault landing and clearing of the beach.

This documentary using expert commentary covering the build up to the landing, the bombardment by land and sea (shot on the decks and turrets of HMS Belfast), the assault landing and clearing of the beach.

Four-part documentary about the capturing of two bridges in Normandy by Allied Forces in the opening hours of D-Day. From the planning stages to the execution of the operation, the film traces the whole story of the Normandy Assault.

Historical documentary charting the military assault on 'Sword' beach during the D-Day landings of 1944. The film charts the time-line of the operation, from the build-up and embarkation stages to the landings themselves, subsequently tracing the various movements of the allied troops as they try to maintain a bridgehead.

This is the comprehensive review of the Allied campaign in Normandy from primary sources including extensive eyewitness accounts, Allied plans, intelligence reports, historical documents and combat reports.

Documentary about Operation Biting aka the Bruneval Raid which took place during World War II. In February 1942, after discovering a German radar system in Bruneval, France which was believed to account for a vast number of RAF losses, the British forces raided the installation. Led by Major John Frost the Brits managed to win the battle despite encountering many difficulties.

Documentary about this astonishing campaign in which the entire operation proceeded almost exactly according to the plans laid down by the Allied High Command. The River Seine was reached by D-Day plus 90 and Paris was soon in Allied hands.

Documentary on the military glider and its illustrious history. The programme's main focus is on the glider's World War II military operations. The design of the aircraft is examined using a full-scale model by veteran glider pilots, who share their unique insights.

The programme also includes contributions from Mike Peters, a serving officer who has a personal interest in the Glider Pilot Regiment, and Tim Saunders, a former officer who is the author of several wartime titles.

Documentary focusing on the Normandy landings of World War II. The programme follows a group of veterans as they revisit the site, sharing their memories of the event, which include stories of bravery, comradeship and loss.

Documentary telling the story of two men who fought on opposite sides on the battlefields of Normandy in World War Two. Michael Wittmann was a highly decorated Nazi soldier, while Trooper Joe Ekins, a shoemaker from Northamptonshire, was a reluctant volunteer for military service. This film tells the story of what happened when, in the fields south of Caen, two tanks - Wittmann's Tiger and Ekins's Sherman Firefly - ended up pitted against each other.